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The Blackrock Depths
BRD
Blackrock Depths loading graphic
LocationThe Masonary, Blackrock Mountain
GovernmentMilitary Dictatorship
Race(s)DarkIron maleDarkIron female Dark Iron dwarf
Image:IconSmall Fire.gif Fire elemental
Image:IconSmall Flamewaker.gif Flamewaker
End bossEmperor Dagran Thaurissan
Advised level48-60
Player limit5
Key[Shadowforge Key]
Bosses

Blackrock Depths (aka Blackrock Deeps) is the deepest part of Blackrock Mountain, ruled by the Dark Iron dwarves who are led by Emperor Dagran Thaurissan. Several minions of the Firelord Ragnaros also make their home in these lava-lined depths. Blackrock Depths is currently the largest 5-man instance in the game, and is likely to remain so, making it a true wonder of the World of Warcraft. The average time to complete the entire instance is 4–6 hours due to its complexity: a large amount of mobs and bosses, several scripts, and many quests. The enemy level range is 48-56, and the minimum level requirement to enter is level 40.

Although the minimum requirement is level 40, it generally isn't a good idea to enter BRD before around level 53, since a player's pull circle will likely be too wide for the mobs within the instance.

The Anvilrage Military are not to be underestimated either, particularly the Officers (who have Divine Shield) and the Medics who can heal their troops. Even for a lesser-geared level 70, they can be dangerous in large groups.

BRD is not visited as often these days as it used to be, since most players choose to level to 58 as fast as possible, and then go to Outland. The rewards for Outland's initial quests also render any of BRD's gear obsolete, so the drops here are probably only going to be of interest to level 49 twinks. Farming for Fiery Weapon enchanting recpe may still be useful, since it commonly used with low level twinks. In Wrath of the Lich King, Blackrock Depths has attracted more interest, mainly because of the instance clearing achievement. Also, surprisingly schematic for Field Repair Bot 74A is wanted, since the famous 4th generation repair bot Jeeves requires 2 of them. Because there are very few people who have played World Of Warcraft before Burning Crusade, this schematic is rare. Even fewer even know where to get it, and finally, almost all players have changed their engineering professions, thus making engineers who can create the bot extremely rare.

The instance is also almost entirely soloable (for Rogues or Hunters, at least, and probably most melee classes) by about tier 5 (level 70), although it is not economically efficient to do so. Although there is money to be made here (especially for miners), the sheer size of the instance and the comparatively low level of the mobs mean that there are better instances for farming (notably Scholomance). For level 80, this instance is very easily soloable. Fire mages may still have harder time than Warriors with Bladestorm, for example.

Although it is not especially profitable, BRD (and the rest of the Blackrock Mountain complex) is well worth at least one visit. These instances represented the original game's endgame content, and were made with a high level of quality.

Contents

History

From Blizzard's Official World Dungeons site:

Once the capital city of the Dark Iron dwarves, this volcanic labyrinth now serves as the seat of power for Ragnaros the Firelord. Ragnaros has uncovered the secret to creating life from stone and plans to build an army of unstoppable golems to aid him in conquering the whole of Blackrock Mountain. Obsessed with defeating Nefarian and his draconic minions, Ragnaros will go to any extreme to achieve final victory.

Also known as the Blackrock DeepsLoC 42

Geography

Maps and subregions

Main article: Blackrock Depths regions
A map of Blackrock Depths.
A flow chart of Blackrock Depths.
The Black Vault • Chamber of Enchantment • Dark Iron Highway • Detention Block • The Domicile • East Garrison • The Grim Guzzler • Hall of Crafting • Halls of the Law • The Imperial Seat • The Iron Hall • The Lyceum • The Manufactory • The Molten Bridge • Mold Foundry • Ring of the Law • Shadowforge City • Shrine of Thaurissan • Summoners' Tomb • West Garrison

Quests

Main article: Blackrock Depths Quests


Dungeon Denizens

Encounters

Bosses Monsters
  • East Garrison
  • The Molten Bridge
  • The Lyceum

Mobs

Minor NPCs

The depths are inhabited by Dark Iron Dwarves, their demonic bloodhound pets, their golem protectors, and their fire elemental allies. There is also a contingent of Twilight's Hammer ambassadors inside the city and the detention block area.

The dwarves in the Depths consist primarily of warrior and priest types. Outside the Shadowforge City, the dwarves are all elite. Inside the city, one can find groups of one or two elite dwarves or Twilight cultists surrounded by a cadre of non-elite citizens. Some other humanoid races appear in the city and in the Ring of Law.

The demonic bloodhounds in the Depths are renowned for their ability to sniff out stealthed rogues and druids. They will sometimes be grouped into their own pack, and sometimes included in a group with humanoid allies. All of the dogs are non-elite, but their damage capability in large numbers is not to be underestimated.

The golems and fire elementals in the Depths generally fit the stereotypes of their races. The golems are strong and well-armored melee attackers, though some exceptional specimens have the ability to release area-of-effect fire spells. The fire elementals cause large amounts of fire damage with melee attacks and ranged fire spells.

Anvilrage Military
Twilight's Hammer Cultists
Shadowforge Dwarves
Golem Mechanics
Fire Elementals
Golems
Darkhounds
  • Bloodhound: casts Rend, Dire Growl (reduces Strength and Agility by 47)), Ravenous Claw (normal damage plus extra)
  • Bloodhound Mastiff: casts Rend,Dire Growl (reduces Strength and Agility by 47), Blood Leech (deals damage to the target and heals the caster for 3 times the damage), Ravenous Claw (normal damage plus extra)
Creatures of the Ring of the Law

This list is not complete.

Common bosses

Rare bosses

These characters are just as tough as the common bosses, but do not appear in every trip to this instance.

Neutral NPCs

  • Plugger Spazzring, found in the Grim Guzzler, has a few interesting items to sell. The grim patrons are neutral once you enter the Grim Guzzler, however they can become enemies.

Friendly NPCs

  • Mistress Nagmara, found in the Grim Guzzler, has a single quest available to both Alliance and Horde.
  • Lokhtos Darkbargainer, also in the Grim Guzzler, has a number of repeatable quests available at level 60 which can increase your faction rating with the Thorium Brotherhood. As your rating increases, he will also serve as a shopkeeper to sell a small selection of high-level alchemy, blacksmithing, enchanting, leatherworking, and tailoring recipes.
  • Kharan Mighthammer is imprisoned in the Detention Block. He is an intermediate quest target/quest giver in the Alliance quest chain which rewards you for killing Emperor Thaurissian.
  • Marshal Windsor is imprisoned in the Detention Block. He is an NPC/quest giver in the Alliance quest chains for Onyxia attunement.
  • Commander Gor'shak is also imprisoned in the Detention Block. He is a quest target/giver for the Horde quest chain involving killing Emperor Thaurissian.

Other details

Dark Iron

See also: Blackrock Depths Dark Iron stealth mining guide

Blackrock Depths is one of the two places where Dark Iron ore can be mined reliably, the other location being Molten Core. Since patch 1.7, dark iron ore nodes have begun to appear rarely in the Burning Steppes and the Searing Gorge. Blackrock Depths is also the location of the Black Forge and the Black Anvil. The Black Forge is the only place where dark iron ore can be smelted into bars. The Black Anvil is required for most crafting recipes that require dark iron bars. As such, a run in BRD is essential to almost any blacksmithing or engineering work which uses that rare metal.

Blacksmithing

Scattered around Blackrock Depths are Blacksmithing Plans which appear as scrolls that can be clicked on with a gear icon. Only a high level Blacksmith should click on these plans, if anyone without high level blacksmithing attempts to use them the plans will be destroyed. Opening the scroll will give you one of the following BoP plans:

As mentioned, anyone can click on the Blacksmithing Plans but without the proper skill you will destroy the plans. Also, the plans within are BoP so you may want to roll before using them if you have multiple smiths.

Places to find different plans:

  • Beside Golem Lord Argelmach in a room inside the manufactory
  • In the manufactory on a bench on the right
  • In the room before the 7 ghosts, beside the stairs
  • Near General Angerforge on a table
  • On a wall shelf in the northwest corner of the East Garrison area's upper level

Engineering

Several engineering schematics are available only in the Depths.

Loot

See Blackrock Depths loot.

Changes

The player cap was 10 before patch 1.10.0, after which it was adjusted down to 5.

In patch 2.4.3, the Grim Guzzler underwent minor renovations and now houses several new NPCs and vendored items.

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